Analysing how Bridges presents nature and belonging in 'Clear and Gentle Stream'

Personification also helps to create a connection between the poet and the river - creates a sense of belonging. The use of onomatopoeia arguably creates an immersive, meditative atmosphere. Bridges' use of sibilance could mimic the flow of water to create a calm atmosphere. The cyclical structure may mimic the speaker's continual return to the stream. The regular rhyme might represent the unity and harmony between the speaker and nature.